Frequency of prayer among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%13%5%20%1%1,504
200764%13%5%16%2%767
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Seldom/never

Frequency of prayer among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by religious group

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic59%19%8%12%2%164
Evangelical Protestant81%10%4%3%1%518
Mainline Protestant65%15%5%12%2%223
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")30%13%4%52%< 1%365
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily23%37%30%10%896
Weekly35%37%19%8%190
Seldom/never41%32%19%7%306
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily14%15%31%32%7%< 1%896
Weekly28%20%25%22%5%1%190
Seldom/never28%24%22%21%5%< 1%306
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily39%61%920
Weekly46%54%190
Seldom/never67%33%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily8%9%83%896
Weekly9%13%78%183
Seldom/never6%16%77%305
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who have a household income of…

Frequency of prayerLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least daily46%22%20%12%817
Weekly40%24%21%15%168
Seldom/never38%24%20%18%281
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily37%41%13%8%914
Weekly37%41%15%8%189
Seldom/never38%37%15%10%310
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily41%8%17%5%28%918
Weekly32%11%11%4%42%190
Seldom/never34%11%8%5%43%309
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily33%67%917
Weekly23%77%190
Seldom/never25%75%310
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say they…

Frequency of prayerBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least daily86%10%2%1%1%1%920
Weekly61%31%5%< 1%1%2%190
Seldom/never16%28%10%2%35%8%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily76%17%4%2%1%920
Weekly34%55%10%2%< 1%190
Seldom/never7%24%27%41%1%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who attend religious services…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily50%29%21%< 1%920
Weekly17%50%32%1%190
Seldom/never3%23%73%1%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily39%10%10%40%1%920
Weekly10%8%10%71%1%190
Seldom/never1%2%3%94%< 1%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily59%6%2%31%1%920
Weekly32%14%8%46%< 1%190
Seldom/never24%11%4%61%1%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily78%10%4%6%1%920
Weekly57%23%10%8%1%190
Seldom/never37%14%8%41%< 1%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily56%13%8%21%2%920
Weekly48%19%14%18%< 1%190
Seldom/never46%16%12%25%< 1%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily46%8%38%5%3%920
Weekly23%14%53%7%3%190
Seldom/never3%17%56%21%3%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say…

Frequency of prayerThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily37%60%2%1%920
Weekly23%75%1%1%190
Seldom/never13%83%2%2%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily62%9%7%20%1%920
Weekly13%17%16%53%1%190
Seldom/never4%3%6%86%< 1%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of prayerWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily38%31%5%18%8%920
Weekly16%35%2%37%10%190
Seldom/never5%11%< 1%75%9%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily81%10%9%920
Weekly78%15%7%190
Seldom/never30%57%13%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily68%22%9%920
Weekly66%27%7%190
Seldom/never23%66%11%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily30%28%42%920
Weekly24%23%53%190
Seldom/never20%23%58%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily35%33%20%12%920
Weekly26%42%26%6%190
Seldom/never14%35%44%7%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily46%43%5%6%920
Weekly45%49%3%4%190
Seldom/never47%43%6%4%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of prayerDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily38%55%5%3%920
Weekly34%58%7%1%190
Seldom/never29%63%4%4%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily50%44%5%920
Weekly61%36%2%190
Seldom/never76%20%4%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily52%38%5%5%920
Weekly71%17%4%7%190
Seldom/never83%10%3%4%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily45%47%9%920
Weekly62%29%9%190
Seldom/never78%14%8%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say…

Frequency of prayerStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily36%58%3%3%920
Weekly38%55%2%4%190
Seldom/never22%71%5%3%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of prayer

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say humans…

Frequency of prayerEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least daily18%29%4%45%5%920
Weekly37%31%4%26%3%190
Seldom/never69%14%5%11%2%311
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.